Insider Risk Investigator

What you’ll be doing

As a member of the Cyber Fusion Centre, the Insider Risk Investigator will lead and support efforts to enhance and expand Experian’s global Insider Risk Management Program. This role is responsible for conducting thorough and objective security investigations involving data theft, espionage, misuse, sabotage, unintentional incidents, and workplace violence. The investigator must be detail-oriented, multi-task effectively, analyze and evaluate disparate data sets, and establish and maintain trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders.    

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data from both technical and non-technical sources to detect, assess, and respond to insider risk and data loss incidents.
• Lead and conduct thorough security investigations by developing strategies, interviewing relevant parties, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and producing objective, well-documented case summaries.
• Create and maintain executive-level documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, process flows, and risk reports, using diverse tools and data sources.
• Develop, refine, and maintain insider threat indicators and use case scenarios to enhance detection capabilities.
• Design and deliver insider risk awareness initiatives, highlighting emerging trends and fostering a culture of security, accountability, and vigilance.
• Identify and implement improvements to detection and response processes based on lessons learned and evolving threat landscapes.
• Collaborate with internal partners on threat detection and response initiatives to strengthen organizational resilience.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in insider risk, counterintelligence, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with insider threat detection tools such as SIEM, UEBA, UAM, DLP, and other monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of insider risk frameworks, regulatory and privacy requirements, and relevant laws.
• Familiarity with SOC or Fusion Centre operations, including threat monitoring, intrusion detection, incident response, and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, including adversary tactics, campaigns, and the intersection of insider and external threats.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze anomalies, conduct link analysis, and assess enterprise-level risks.
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented, process-driven mindset focused on efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong documentation skills and experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Legal, Risk).
• Relevant certifications preferred: ITPM, GCITP, PMP, CISSP, GCIH, SANS, GIAC

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